1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1964 Holden EJ
To start off, 1964 Holden EJ is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1964 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 940 kg more than 1964 Holden EJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 1964 Holden EJ | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Invicta | EJ |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2680 mm |
